Full Stack Developer (Solutions Architecture)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Detroit, MI

3d•$109,623 - $126,790•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is hiring a Full Stack Developer for a remote, full-time opportunity supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role focuses on developing and shaping customer solutions and proposals, alongside designing, implementing, and governing secure, scalable, highly available Azure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standards, business objectives, security requirements, and government cloud practices. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance or eligibility to obtain one. This is a W-2 position and is 100% U.S.-based remote; applicants residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. The developer will work with the Enterprise Architect and cross-functional business development, capture, proposal, technical, infrastructure, security, development, and business teams. They will contribute technical expertise to complex projects, proposal development, cloud transformation, governance, automation, security, monitoring, data platforms, and operational reliability. The posting lists a salary range of $109,623–$126,790 and requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical discipline. It also lists 10+ years of software testing, quality assurance, or system validation experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of software testing, quality assurance, or system validation experience, as stated in the posting.
Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services, including large-scale, highly available, scalable cloud architectures.
Extensive experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Virtual Network, Azure Functions, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure Resource Manager templates, Azure Monitor, and Azure DNS.
Experience implementing Azure security services and practices, including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure DDoS Protection, Azure Firewall, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Web Application Firewall.
Strong understanding of Azure networking, including VNet peering, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Private Link, and hybrid connectivity architectures.
Ability to design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable, highly available Azure solutions supporting enterprise requirements.
Experience governing multi-subscription Azure environments using Azure Management Groups, Azure Policy, and Azure Landing Zones.
Knowledge of cloud financial management, Azure Cost Management, budgeting, resource optimization, and cost governance.
Proficiency in automation and scripting using Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other automation frameworks; the posting also lists Bash and NodeJS.
Expertise with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Microsoft Sentinel, and third-party platforms.
Strong understanding of Azure security architecture, governance, and compliance frameworks, including HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS.
Experience implementing encryption, key management, identity management, and privileged access controls using Azure Key Vault and Microsoft Entra ID.
Knowledge of Azure data services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
Experience with database performance optimization, high availability, backup and recovery planning, and disaster recovery strategies.
Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, and related tools.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps, and Azure Container Instances.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex cloud infrastructure, networking, and application issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and translating them into business-focused recommendations.
Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver high-quality outcomes within established timelines.
Strong attention to detail to support system stability, reliability, security, operational excellence, and data integrity.
Ability to lead technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Strong documentation and architectural design skills, including creating and maintaining designs, configurations, standards, processes, procedures, and governance documentation.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with Azure technologies, cloud-native architectures, security trends, tools, and industry best practices.
U.S. citizenship is required for this opportunity.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI); selected applicants are subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 transaction standards and workflows, including medical claims transactions 837, 834, 835, and 277; 270/271 and 278/275 transactions; and 999 transactions.
Advanced Azure certifications, including Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, and Azure Security Engineer Associate.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements using domain expertise.
Lead development of complete solutions that meet requirements and support price-competitive proposals.
Collaborate with business development, capture, proposal, and other team members to optimize proposed solutions.
Identify technical staffing needs for Pre-Bid and Proposal (B&P) activities and coordinate technical personnel assignments.
Coordinate with technical leadership and contributors on solution development, proposal writing, and estimating.
Provide subject-matter expertise to meet customer technical, schedule, and cost requirements within applicable risk parameters.
Work with the Enterprise Architect to design, implement, and govern secure, scalable, highly available Azure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standards, business objectives, security requirements, and government cloud practices.
Contribute to new concepts, techniques, and standards; establish goals to meet assigned objectives and provide guidance to team members.
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and ensure they are consistent with organizational objectives.
Determine technical objectives for assignments.
Troubleshoot and optimize the performance, availability, and reliability of Azure resources and workloads.
Lead cloud transformation initiatives and collaborate across infrastructure, security, development, and business organizations.
Create and maintain solution designs, standards, operational procedures, governance documentation, and system configuration documentation.
Mentor engineers, architects, and technical teams and foster knowledge sharing and technical growth.
Manage and contribute to multiple complex projects while meeting timelines and architectural standards.